Correction Policy

Manis: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis

Published by S1 Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pattimura, Indonesia

⚡ Quick Summary: Manis: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis may issue corrections when published articles contain errors that do not invalidate the main findings, conclusions, or scientific contribution of the article. Corrections are made to maintain the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record.

A. CORRECTION POLICY STATEMENT

Manis: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of published articles. When errors are identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction to ensure that readers have access to accurate and reliable information.

A correction is issued when an error affects part of the article but does not invalidate the overall findings, interpretation, conclusion, or contribution of the article. Corrections are intended to clarify, update, or repair the scholarly record without removing the article from publication.

Core Principle: Corrections are made transparently and responsibly to preserve the reliability of the published article and the integrity of the journal archive.

B. GROUNDS FOR CORRECTION

A published article may require correction when one or more of the following errors are identified:

  • Errors in author name, affiliation, email address, ORCID, or author order;
  • Errors in article title, abstract, keywords, or metadata;
  • Errors in tables, figures, captions, or numbering;
  • Minor errors in data presentation that do not change the main findings;
  • Errors in citations, references, DOI, or bibliography details;
  • Typographical, formatting, or layout errors that may affect clarity;
  • Incorrect acknowledgments, funding information, or conflict of interest statements;
  • Minor methodological or interpretive clarifications that do not invalidate the article;
  • Errors introduced during editing, production, copyediting, or layout processes.

C. TYPES OF CORRECTIONS

The journal may issue different forms of correction depending on the nature and source of the error.

Author Correction

Issued when an error is caused by the author and requires clarification or correction after publication.

Publisher Correction

Issued when an error occurs during editorial production, copyediting, layout, metadata processing, or online publication.

Metadata Correction

Issued when article metadata, such as title, author identity, DOI, page number, or indexing information, needs correction.

Clarification

Issued when additional explanation is needed to clarify a statement, method, data, or interpretation in a published article.

D. CORRECTION PROCESS

The correction process is conducted carefully to ensure that the published record remains accurate and transparent.

1. Error Identification

An error may be identified by authors, readers, reviewers, editors, indexers, or other parties after publication.

2. Editorial Assessment

The editorial team reviews the reported error and determines whether a correction, clarification, expression of concern, or retraction is required.

3. Author Confirmation

The corresponding author may be contacted to confirm the correction and provide supporting information when needed.

4. Publication of Correction

If approved, the correction notice is published and linked to the original article to ensure transparency for readers.

E. CORRECTION NOTICE

When a correction is issued, the journal may publish a correction notice. The notice will clearly identify the original article and explain the correction in a transparent manner.

A correction notice should include the article title, author names, journal name, volume, issue, year, DOI or URL, description of the error, and corrected information.

Transparency Requirement: Corrections must be visible, accessible, and linked to the original article whenever possible.

F. VERSION OF RECORD

The published article is considered the version of record. When a correction is made, the journal may update the online version of the article, publish a correction notice, or provide an editorial note explaining the correction.

The journal will not silently change published articles in a way that affects the scholarly record. Any substantive correction will be documented to maintain transparency and accountability.

G. WHEN CORRECTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT

A correction is not sufficient when the error seriously affects the reliability of the article, invalidates the main findings, or indicates publication misconduct. In such cases, the journal may consider issuing an expression of concern or retracting the article.

  • Major errors that invalidate the results or conclusions;
  • Fabricated, falsified, or manipulated data;
  • Plagiarism or duplicate publication;
  • Serious ethical violations;
  • Compromised peer review or false authorship;
  • Misconduct that affects the credibility of the published article.

H. CONTACT FOR CORRECTION REQUESTS

Requests for correction or reports of errors in published articles should be submitted to the editorial office of Manis: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis. The request should include the article title, author name, volume, issue, year, DOI or URL, and a clear explanation of the error and proposed correction.